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CAPTAIN MARVIN B. HEMBEL
Captain Marvin B. Hembel, age 93, died early Monday morning at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A native of (Polk Township) West Bend, (Washington County), Wisconsin, was born to Henry and Lydia Schmidt Hembel. He attended Mayfield School near his family home and dairy farm, and graduated from West Bend High School in 1925. Following his graduation from Dodge County Teacher's College in 1928, he returned to Mayfield School's one room to teach 30 students, grades 1-8. He became intersted in flying in 1928 when a snow storm forced a mail plane to land in the schoolyard.
Mr. Hembel received his private pilot's license in 1928, organized the West Bend Aero Club in 1930, barnstormed with his brother, Lester, during the summers of 1933-1936. When the Hembels lost their farm in 1936, Marvin and Lester helped their parents move to a strawberry farm near Plant City, FL. Marvin continued his aviation education and expanded his involvement in flying by organizing several flying clubs in Georgia and South Carolina. He documented these years' activities in photographs, honoring a skill that he continued to use during the remainder of his career.
In 1939, he married
Mary Cornelia (Connie) Martin of Albany, Georgia; ran a professional photography studio; and hired as manager of Bevo Howards' Hawthorne Flying Service at the Columbia, SC Municipal Airport; and -- in cooperation with the University of South Carolina -- began participating in a government pilot training program.
In December 1941 the Army took over the Columbia Airport and the flight-training program. In 1942, Mr. Hembel was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and began ferrying aircraft overseas and returning injured soldiers from military hospitals near their homes in the U.S. In 1943 he began instructing military pilots at the New Castle, DE, Airport.
By 1945, he had flown more than 100 missions delivering cargo over the 'Hump' (the Himalayan Mountains) from India to China in support of the war effort in Asia. For this service, the now Captain Hembel received several air medals, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and later the China Medal (awarded by the Chinese government in appreciation of service).
When the war ended, Capt. Hembel returned to teaching -- this time at Saluda, S.C., High School -- until he was invited to join Piedmont Airlines (Winston-Salem, N.C.) as one of their first pilots. In 1955 he transferred to Piedmont's Knoxville, TN, base and later followed Piedmont to Atlanta. After retiring in 1968, he returned to Saluda, SC, to his brother Les's company, South Carolina Helicopters, earning his helicopter instructor's rating. Over the next 5 years he gave thousands of hours of instruction. He and Connie also rescued a decaying turn-of-the-century home in Guyton, GA, built a house overlooking St. Helena Sound near Beaufort, SC, and then re-retired, moving to Lakeland, FL -- not coincidentally home of the annual 'Sun&Fun' fly-in.
In 1982, the Hembels moved to Statesboro, GA, near the home of both Mrs. Hembel's mother and their daughter, Caroline. During the following years, they entertained friends and family from all over the U.S. by introducing them to the sunny south. They moved to Willow Pond Retirement Center in 1998 and then into 'The Captain's Roost, ' a cottage adjacent to Caroline's Millen, GA, home where Capt. Hembel spent the last six months of his life. He is also a member of the Langston Chapel United Methodist Church.
Capt. Hembel is survived by his wife, Cornelia, who continues to live at the 'Captain's Roost' in Millen, GA; three children, Caroline Himbel Beard of Millen, Judith Hembel Clabough of Maryville, and Marvin Martin Hembel of Bogart, GA; one brother, Lester F. Hembel of Saluda, SC; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Capt. Hembel will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home with Rev. Christie Bandy officiating. Burial will be in the Guyton cemetery in Guyton, GA. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will receive guests at the Captain's Roost, 4959 East Old Savannah Road, Millen, GA. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Catinella, Perry Beard, Stephen Moore, James Hiatt, Orrin Hayes, Conner Walker, John Beard, Louis Cone and Martin Hembel. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Chipman, PFC Allen Barnett and M.L. Miller. The family request that memorial contributions be made to the GSU Botanical Gardens, Martin-Cone Farm Project, PO Box 8039, Statesboro, GA 30460. Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
ARTHUR 'MARTY' PAYNE
Arthur 'Marty' Payne, age 30 of Rockwood, formerly of Blount County, was pronounced dead Sunday, January 20, 2002 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carter and Alice Williams.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Payne; father, Arthur Payne; mother, Brenda Lovelady; son, Martin James Payne; daughter, Shasta Renee Godsey; brother, Eric Payne of Maryville; sister and brother-in-law, Mayra and James Dyer of Maryville; grandparents, Horace and Virda Payne of Rockwood.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2002 in the Dotson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jewell McCollum officiating. Internment will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at Clark's Grove cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Dotson Funeral Home, 4838 Wildwood Road, Wildwood. (984-5959)
CHARLES ED WALKER
Charles Ed Walker, age 96 of Maryville, died Sunday, January 20, 2002, at Blount Memorial Hopsital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Esther Crass Walker. He was the son of the late Calvin (Cal) Francis Walker and Susan M. Abbott Walker. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mamie L. Wyrick.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for 83 years where he served as a deacon for several years. He wrote and published the history of the Church and served on several Church committees over his life span. He retired from The Daily Times in 1970 where he worked in the Composing Department. He was a prolific cartoonist and writer of short stories which were published in several publications including his book 'A Collection of Short Stories and Articles.' He joined the Lone Scouts of America in 1920 and was awarded the Bronze Merit Medal. He was publisher of 'Southern Scout' and co-publisher of 'Progressive Youth.'
Survivors include nephew and wife, Ralph M. and Janet Crass of Johnson City; neice and husband, Nancy Ellen and Ron Sizemore of Oliver Springs; nephew S.S. Crass Jr. and wife Bobbie of Oliver Springs; nieces, Mary Hannah Wilson of New Mexico and Myrtle (Lady Bug) Watson of Texas; also several cousins. Close frineds were Tommy and Linda Keeble, Larry and Joann Harris, and cousin, Loa Kendrick.
Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Grandview cemetery for a graveside service with Rev. Danny Davis and Rev. Ralph Crass officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6812
GLADYS M. BROWN
Gladys M. Brown, age 78 of Maryville, died Friday, January 18, 2002 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. preceded in death by: Husband, Rev. Carson Watson; Daughter, Patsy Watson; Grandson, Joey Watson; Parents; 4 Brothers; 2 Sisters.
Survivors include: Husband, Rev. Charles L. Brown; Son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Debra Watson of Maryville; Step-daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Jimmy Payne; Five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; Sister, Bonnie Gamble; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2002 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Larry Bradley and Rev. Harold Townsend officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2002, in Ellejoy Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2002, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
ERMA EVERETT PESTERFIELD
Erma Everett Pesterfield died at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 19 at Asbury Acres Health Center. Erma, a descendent of the Revolutionary War soldier Robert Everett, was born to Robert Frank and Nellie Williams Everett, on October 12, 1910. She was a sibling of Earl, Earnest, Raymond, Frances and twins Max and Maxie. Erma was reared on Sevierville Road on the farm adjacent to the current Asbury Acres Retirement Center. She was educated at the Chandler School, Everett High School, Maryville College and East Tennesse State Teacher's College, now known as East Tennessee State University.
On February 10, 1933, she married
Edgar Lee `Ed' Pesterfield, an ALCOA employee. Two sons were born into this family - Dwain and David. Throughout her life, Erma was a children's educator. For many years she taught in various Blount County Schools. In 1950, she founded Tom Thumb Schoolette, a private nursery and kindergarten - a forerunner to today's public kindergartens. She operated this school until 1974, when she joined her late husband in retirement. She was also active in Christian education at First United Methodist Church in Maryville - a teacher for many years in the nursery department and later Children's Coordinator. Erma was a charter member of the Mu chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional teacher's sorority, and continued this membership until now. In 1979, she received the Distinguished Member Award at First United Methodist Church, where she has been a member for over 60 years. She was an active member of the Belle Henry Young Sunday School Class, the United Methodist Women and Circle 5 of the United Methodist Women, and served as a member of the Hostess Committee for almost 30 years. She was a truly gracious southern lady who enjoyed entertaining her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dwain and Jane Pesterfield and David and Betty Jo Pesterfield; by her granddaughter and grandson-in-law Jennifer and Shane Geren, and her grandsons Brad and Brent Pesterfield, her sister and brother-in-law Sam and Maxie Blevens. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Monday in McCammon-Ammon-Click Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Darris Doyal and Rev. Sterling Turner officiating. The interment will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in Grandview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish to may make memorials to Maryville First United Methodist Church Organ Fund, 804 Montvale Station Rd. Maryville, Tn. 37803 or to Monte Vista Baptist Church, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Rd., Maryville, Tn. 37803. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, TN. 982-6812..
IRENE GARDNER WALKER
Irene Gardner Walker, age 85 of McLean, VA. formerly of Townsend, TN., died Friday, January 18, 2002 at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington. She was born in Happy Valley, TN. daughter of James Thomas Gardner and Harriett Naomi Tipton. She graduated from Maryville High School in 1934. Mrs. Walker lived in Virginia for 55 years, and was a member of Columbia Baptist Church, Falls Church, VA. She was married
to Ralph Spencer Walker of Townsend for 42 years who preceded her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy Gardner of Atlanta, and Bill Gardner of Maryville.
Survivors include: son, Ralph Walker, Jr. and daughter Madeline Jestice both of Arlington, VA; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters, Kate Graham, Helen Cooper, and Betty Buchanan all of Maryville; brothers, Arthur Gardner, J. T. Gardner both of Maryville, and Charles Gardner of Powell, TN. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2002 in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at Bethel Baptist Church in Townsend with Rev. Darren Wigington officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000
WALKER, CHARLES EDWARD, (01-21-2002)
96, Maryville, died Sunday, Jan. 20, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville.
GLADYS M. BROWN
Gladys M. Brown, age 78 of Maryville, died Friday, January 18, 2002 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. preceded in death by: Husband, Rev. Carson Watson; Daughter, Patsy Watson; Grandson, Joey Watson; Parents; 4 Brothers; 2 Sisters.
Survivors include: Husband, Rev. Charles L. Brown; Son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Debra Watson of Maryville; Step-daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Jimmy Payne; Five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; Sister, Bonnie Gamble; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2002 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Larry Bradley and Rev. Harold Townsend officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2002, in Ellejoy Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2002, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
BONNIE GLADYS HILL
Bonnie Gladys Hill, age 86 of Louisville, passed away Friday morning, January 18, 2002 at the family home. She was of the Baptist faith. preceded in death by husband, Clayton Hill. Parents, Henderson and Hazy Bridges Bledsoe.
Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law: Ralph and Edna Hill of Louisville. Son: Charles Hill of Louisville. Daughter and son-in-law: Arbadella and Troy Pratt of Maryville.
Grandchildren: Trent Hill, Connie Crittenden, Susan Hill, Donnie Pratt, Cathy Tulloch, Melissa Strickland, Renee Ward, Kari Hill. Great-grandchildren: Brad Crittenden, Kayla Tulloch, Evan Tulloch, Jayden Ward. Sisters: Nancy Longmire of Blaine, Tn., Nora Bell Hogan of Birmingham, Alabama. Several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2002 for graveside service and interment, Rev. Gene Gann officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday in the Magnolia Chapel of Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
ROBERT `BOB' EDWARD LANE
Robert 'Bob' Edward Lane passed away Jan. 18, 2002 at Blount Memorial Hospital. preceded in death by parents: Elmer and Ida Mae Lane. Brothers: Ralph and Bill Lane.
Survivors: Daughter: Crystal Chapman and grandson Christopher Waylon Chapman and Sandy Lane of Maryville. Brother: Jim Lane. Sisters: Hazel Poe, Elizabeth Ogle, Ida Mae Archer and Eunice Morris, all of Knoxville. Sons: Robert 'Bobby' and Jimmy Lane of Maryville and Ricky Lane who is in the Air Force. Several other grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends also survive.
Family will receive friends Sunday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Services to follow in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Hodge and the Rev. Eli Henry officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Zion cemetery in Monroe County for graveside service. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home, Maryville, phone 983-2050..
DELCIE L. LANE
Delcie L. Lane, age 91 of Alcoa, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002 at Fairpark Health Center. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Alcoa and served in the lunchroom at Westside and Sam Houston School for many years. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James T. Smith and Guy Lane; parents, Mark and Callie Watson Vaughn; sister, Anna Lou Lankford; brother, Richard Vaughn.
Survivors include nephews and wives, Carl and Imogene Vaughn of Alcoa, Bob and Shirley Lankford of Atlanta, Ga., Darrell and Joan Lankford of Friendsville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Warren Mounts and Rev. Greg Kelly officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Central Baptist Church, 926 Springbrook Road., Alcoa, Tn. 37701. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6812, .
CONLEY ALBERT `C.A.' OWNBY
Conley Albert 'C.A.' Ownby, age 57 of Sevierville, died Saturday, January 19, 2002 at his home. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. He was a Captain with the TVA Police, and a Vietnam veteran with the U.S. Army where he was a sergeant. He was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Nelle Ownby, brother, David Ownby, and father-in-law, Rev. Loren Whaley.
Survivors: wife, Chris W. Ownby; Son, Conley A. Ownby, II; Stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Tim Baker, Kortney and Jurgen Schafers; Grandchildren, Brandi Bennett, Nicholas Baker, Summer Schafers; Brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Michelle Ownby; Sister and brother-in-law, Ethelene and Dale Morgan; Sister-in-law, Linda Ownby; Mother-in-law, Aureta Whaley; Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lorene and Berk Furrow, Penny and Rodger Brackins; Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rodney and Gwen Whaley, Eddie and Brenda Whaley, Randel and Lorie Whaley; Several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Hickman officiating. Interment with honors will follow in Valley View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home.
MARY D. PALMER-MOLER
Mary D. Palmer-Moler, age 87 of Friendsville, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 17, 2002 at Colonial Hills Nursing Center. Member of Friendsville Methodist Church. preceded in death by her first husband for over 50 years, William D. Palmer; second husband, Herbert Moler, Daughter: Nellie Van Skiver. Sisters: Ruby Moody, Jo Ann McDaniel. Parents: Jim and Dona Dunlap, Grandchildren: Becky Evans, Kevin Evans, Roddy Palmer.
Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law: Edna and Coy Evans of Greenback. Sons and daughters-in-law: Bill and Cleo Palmer, Glen and Bobbie Palmer, all of Friendsville. Stepson and Wife: David and Ida Moler of Rockford. 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Sister: Evelyn Ayers of Marietta, Ohio. Brother: George Dunlap of Lenoir City. Several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2002, Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel with Rev. Gene Gann officiating. Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel at 1:00 p.m., Sunday afternoon for the entombment services. The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
